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Adam Berls

Prince George,Canada

Summary

To further my career as a broadcast journalist in the Canadian broadcast industry. Reporter and News Anchor committed to bringing audiences accurate, local news.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Reporter/6:30PM News Anchor

CKPG News
Prince George, Canada
10.2022 - Current
  • Prepared written reports for use in television broadcasts.
  • Worked with reporters to ensure accuracy of news content prior to broadcast.
  • Provided commentary on political issues during special programming segments.
  • Conducted interviews with newsmakers and wrote scripts for broadcast.
  • Attended press conferences and provided live coverage of breaking news stories.
  • Gathered information from sources, such as government agencies, witnesses, or experts in various fields.
  • Edited video footage for inclusion in broadcasts.
  • Organized and delivered newscasts on a daily basis.

Merchandiser/Post Office Clerk

Shoppers Drug Mart
Salmon Arm, Canada
04.2020 - 08.2021
  • Worked with customers on a daily basis, well versed in conflict resolution, problem solving
  • Worked in a high-pace, fast environment, and well experienced in customer service skills

Crew Member

McDonald's Canada
Salmon Arm, Canada
06.2017 - 08.2018
  • Involved heavily in customer service, served customers their food, prepared food orders and received payment, gained valuable experience in interactions with customers

Education

Bachelor of Journalism -

Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops
04.2022

High School Diploma -

Salmon Arm Secondary School
Salmon Arm
06.2018

Skills

  • Academic writing
  • Journalistic writing
  • Teamwork
  • Communication skills
  • Verbal communication
  • Written communication
  • Broad knowledge of local news topics
  • Work ethic
  • Live Broadcast Direction
  • Breaking News Coverage
  • Exceptional communication
  • People skills
  • Problem solving
  • Public speaking
  • Presentation skills
  • On-camera skills
  • TV broadcasting
  • News Anchoring
  • Deadline-oriented

Awards

  • Jack Webster Foundation Student Journalism Scholarship Award, 2019, For demonstrating outstanding academic excellence in Bachelor of Journalism studies at TRU
  • Douglas Morelli Memorial Bursary, 2020, For demonstrating exceptional academic progress in TRU journalism courses
  • TRU Faculty of Arts Dean’s List - 2018, 2019, 2020
  • For demonstrating outstanding academic excellence, based on GPA
  • Gyro Club of Kamloops Bursary, 2020, For demonstrating outstanding academic excellence in studies, based on GPA

Activities

  • Former volunteer/member at CFBX 92.5 FM Radio Station, Kamloops, BC, Conducted an on-air, hour-long radio program featuring Canadian news and current events, as well as Canadian music
  • Founding member of the Salmon Arm Secondary Youth Council (SASYC), 09/01/17, 06/30/18, Handled all of the public relations and journalism aspects of the program
  • Member of the Voice of the Shuswap 93.7 Community Radio, 01/01/16, 12/31/18
  • Volunteered at Relay for Life in Salmon Arm, 2 consecutive years
  • Curls on a weekly basis in the winter have played the game for over 14 years

Timeline

Reporter/6:30PM News Anchor

CKPG News
10.2022 - Current

Merchandiser/Post Office Clerk

Shoppers Drug Mart
04.2020 - 08.2021

Crew Member

McDonald's Canada
06.2017 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Journalism -

Thompson Rivers University

High School Diploma -

Salmon Arm Secondary School

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